It has been reported that 54% of U.S dogs are overweight and this smart food bowl is here to help lower that percentage. Formally known as the ProBowl, this innovative pet product is a feeding bowl equipped with a scale that weighs one's animal.
Designed by Matter, the ProBowl is essentially an intelligent scale made for overweight dogs. The smart food bowl connects via Wi-Fi to a smartphone app which allows its users to monitor and wean their dog's eating over time. To discipline the owner, and keep the dog on a healthy track, the ProBowl will turn bright red if it is poured an extra serving.
While other fitness solutions may require a high amount of effort, the ProBowl simplifies the process to get dogs back in shape.
Weight-Tracking Pet Bowls
This Smart Food Bowl Helps Dogs Lose Unwanted Weight
Trend Themes
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Smart-connected Pet Accessories — Opportunities for pet accessory brands to develop internet-linked devices to promote wellness and health among pets.
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Data-driven Pet Health — Big data and artificial intelligence provide opportunities for pet product companies to design pet health systems that optimize nutrition and wellness, keeping their pets healthy.
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Innovative Pet Food Packaging — The option for pet food manufacturers to create smart scales and sensors for pet food containers that help pet owners navigate their pet's dietary and nutritional requirements.
Industry Implications
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Pet Care and Supplies — Innovations in the pet industry, such as these smart-connected pet accessories, may disrupt traditional pet accessory and food product manufacturing resulting in better opportunities for pet companies.
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Tech Industry — There are opportunities for companies in the tech industry to work with pet accessory manufactors to design IoT technology into these products, creating disruptive innovations that make pet care simpler.
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Food and Beverage — There is potential for pet food and beverage manufacturers to integrate technology in their packaging to encourage stronger sales and to retain customer loyalty.